Google Search

In the early days of Android, the Google Search app was limited to a simple text box which you could use to search the web. But over the past several years its feature set has grown larger than ever. The current version of Google Search app lets you search the web, your music library, your Chrome history and apps on your device. Voice search and the "OK Google" hotword lets you search the web — or your own stuff — by talking to your phone. Google regularly adds new voice commands to its Search app.

In Android 4.1 and above, Google Now (accessible by swiping up from the home key on some phones) introduces predictive search into the mix. Google Now shows you weather details, public transit times, upcoming flight details, driving directions for upcoming appointments and scores from sports teams you follow.

And with the Google Now Launcher — available as a separate download — the Google Search app takes over your home screen, putting Google Now within easy reach as the leftmost home screen panel.

Because of its expanded feature set, and its presence on the default home screen of every Google-certified Android device, Google Search is one of the most important applications in Google's mobile services arsenal.

Google Search - Featured Articles

"Ok Google... why didn't my alarm go off this morning?"
The latest Google Search update seems to have brought a new bug along with all the bug fixes and police cards, causing what once were hands-free commands for timers and alarms to now need an extra button press to set. Some users can still...

We reported last night that Google and Twitter had reportedly struck a deal to show tweets in search results, and now it looks to be official. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo made the announcement today during the company's Q4 2014 earnings call.
From TechCrunch:
The Google search deal will...

Google's always building handy new features into Google Search, and now they're adding a mortgage calculator to the mix. Ask Google how much a 5.015 percent interest rate over 30 years on a $265,000 mortgage will cost you in the end and it will tell you.
The answer, by the way, is $1,425 a...

Google has rolled out a new carousel feature to search on mobile today. The carousel surfaces recent articles and videos that you might be interested in when you search a specific topic or publication (such as, say, Android Central).
From Google:
When you search for a topic, just scroll...

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Google already shows a warning message when you attempt to download malicious software, and the search giant is now expanding its efforts with the SafeBrowsing initiative to protect you from visiting websites that are flagged for malware. Chrome has been updated to display a new warning message...

Google has rolled out a new carousel feature to search on mobile today. The carousel surfaces recent articles and videos that you might be interested in when you search a specific topic or publication (such as, say, Android Central).
From Google:
When you search for a topic, just scroll...

We reported last night that Google and Twitter had reportedly struck a deal to show tweets in search results, and now it looks to be official. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo made the announcement today during the company's Q4 2014 earnings call.
From TechCrunch:
The Google search deal will...

According to a new report, Google and Twitter have struck a deal that would provide would enable the search giant to populate search results for tweets the moment they are published.
From Bloomberg:
In the first half of this year, tweets will start to be visible in Google's search results...

Connecting with your favorite musicians and companies just got a tad easier. Google has introduced a new feature in Search today that displays social media profiles right alongside information for companies and musicians.
To check out the new feature, all you have to do is open up search and...

Google's always building handy new features into Google Search, and now they're adding a mortgage calculator to the mix. Ask Google how much a 5.015 percent interest rate over 30 years on a $265,000 mortgage will cost you in the end and it will tell you.
The answer, by the way, is $1,425 a...

It looks like searching for movies on your Android device got quite the visual refresh today. Google has added a splash of color, along with a scrolling list of titles represented by their promotional posters when searching for movies involving a specific actor or director.
After tapping on...

If you're tired of having to make that extra click just to find out what Miley was talking about in her latest hit, Google has your back. The search giant recently started showing song lyrics sourced from Google Play Music in its search results, replacing the need to click through to dedicated...

Google has rolled out a new feature in Google search to bring you more product information at a glance. In time for the holiday shopping season and Black Friday, when you search for a product, you'll find 360-degree views, detailed product information, and in-store availability. The feature is...

Owners of smart televisions with Android TV can now download a version of Google's Search app made especially for the operating system. The app allows users to search for content using their voice, among other features.
Let's have a look at the feature list for app:
The fastest, easiest way...

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